Ba mhaith liom ceist a chur mar gheall ar aonad oinceolaíochta san ospidéal i dTrá Lí. The continued failure to provide and deliver a stand-alone oncology and haematology unit at University Hospital Kerry is totally unacceptable. Patients and families in County Kerry deserve the highest standards of care. The minimum they should get is oncology services that are at least the equivalent of those in other counties, with chemotherapy, immunotherapy and compacting. I was informed in response to a parliamentary question that €10 million was committed in 2022 to be ready in 2026. However, it appears the project is in limbo until a response is received from HSE Estates. A stand-alone unit is essential. Is the Government going to deliver fairness and equality for cancer patients in Kerry?

As the Deputy is aware, this year's capital plan includes an upgrade and extension to the oncology day ward at University Hospital Kerry, with a vertical extension over the existing palliative care ward. The scope includes 14 day treatment cubicles, two treatment isolation rooms and seven outpatient consultation rooms. That is really important. In addition to that, we are shifting the way in which financing is determined this year to try to achieve better regional equity of access and better equity across the regions in terms of treatment times. We are specifically making a shift in how money is allocated and the way in which the letter of determination works.

What about the stand-alone unit?

I appreciate that the Deputy is raising that, but this is really important in terms of achieving equity of access across the board. It will matter for the people in Kerry.